Alexei Shirov vs Daniel Fridman
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Daniel Fridman (2564)
Alexei Shirov and Daniel Fridman have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2001 and the most recent in May 2026. Shirov leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Fridman with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | VII Coop Saaremaa Chess Festival Rapid Tournament |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | ch-HUN Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ch-HUN Blitz |
| Jan 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid |
| May 2015 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Rabat Blitz Marathon 6th |
| Mar 2015 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Mar 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Latvian Railway Open |
| Jan 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Keres Memorial rap 22nd |
| Dec 2012 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial |
| Mar 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Bundesliga 2010-11 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 24th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2007 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Calatrava Open Rapid |
| Aug 2001 | Daniel Fridman | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Liepajas Rokade |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Daniel Fridman?
In 14 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 5 wins, Daniel Fridman has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Daniel Fridman played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2001 to May 2026.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Daniel Fridman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.